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OUCU Global Match

The Oakland University Credit Union has generously provided $100,000 in matching funds for OU Giving Day! That means all gifts to all funds will be matched up to $1,000 starting at 6:00am! While supplies last. Thanks, OUCU!

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Power Hour Coffee Break

Two individuals who make a gift during 9:00am-10:00am will earn an additional $500 in matching funds.

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OU Faculty, Staff & Retirees

Two OU faculty members, staff members, or retirees who make a gift before 12:00 P.M. will earn an additional $500 in matching funds.

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3 O'Clock Thunderstorm

"The fund with the most donors between 3-4pm wins $600. The fund with the second most donors wins $300."

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Happy Hour Hustle: Round One

The fund that receives the most gifts between 5-6pm will earn an additional $500 in matching funds. The fund that receives the second most gifts between 5-6pm will earn an additional $250 in matching funds.

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Calling all OU Young Alumni

2 OU young alums (age 35 years and younger within 10 years of graduation) who makes a gift by 8:00 PM will earn an additional $500 in matching funds.

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Giving Day Photo Competition

"Post a photo on social media between 12:00 am and 10:00 PM using the hashtags #Give2OU and #ThisisOU showing off your OU pride in Black & Gold (selfies, partners, pets, kids, and creativity all welcome!). Important: Posts must be made PUBLIC to be counted. 4 submissions will randomly be chosen to earn $250 toward the fund of their choice."

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Golden Donors

Every hour between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM one random donor will recieve an additonal $250 matching to their fund of choice. (4 donors total)

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First-Time Donor Match

Match every first-time donor's gift, up to $100 a donor. ($7,000 limit)

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Women's Tennis Gift Match

Thanks to Annie Moore, gifts to the Women's Tennis Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Annie!

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Softball Gift Fund Match

Thanks to Erin Stelma, gifts to the Softball Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Erin!

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Women's Tennis Gift Match

Thanks to David Brown, gifts to the Women's Tennis Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500! Thank you, David!

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Laura Joseph Shannon Endowment for Men’s Basketball Student Managers Match

Thanks to Shannon Colin, gifts to the Laura Joseph Shannon Endowment for Men’s Basketball Student Managers will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Shannon!

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Volleyball Gifts Fund Match

Thanks to Krista Rice, gifts to the Volleyball Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000! Thank you, Krista!

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Michael Gillespie Theatre Student Travel & Enrichment Fund Match

Thanks to Michael Gillespie, gifts to the Michael Gillespie Theatre Student Travel & Enrichment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Michael!

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Graduate School Finish Line Endowed Scholarship Match

Thanks to the Graduate School Advisory Board, gifts to the Graduate School Finish Line Endowed Scholarship will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Graduate School Advisory Board!

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Affordable Education Materials Gift Fund Match

Thanks to Mike Nyberg, gifts to the Affordable Education Materials Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500! Thank you, Mike!

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Meadow Brook Hall Gifts and Donations Fund Match

Thanks to Patrick Brown, gifts to the Meadow Brook Hall Gifts and Donations Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Patrick!

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Rec Well Safety Training Match

Thanks to TMP Architecture, gifts to the Rec Well Safety Training Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, TMP Architecture!

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Interdisciplinary Studies Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to Katherine Borg, gifts to the Interdisciplinary Studies Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Kath!

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Gender & Sexuality Center Gift Fund Match

Thanks to Jacqueline O'Connor, gifts to the Gender & Sexuality Center Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500! Thank you, Jacqueline!

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Glenn McIntosh Memorial Fund Match

Thanks to the Oakland University Young Alumni Chapter, gifts to the Glenn McIntosh Memorial Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500! Thank you, YAC!

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Aaron Helander Social Impact Scholarship Endowment Match

Thanks to Honors College Advisory Board, gifts to the Aaron Helander Social Impact Scholarship Endowment will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $600! Thank you, Honors College Advisory Board!

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SECS STEM Programs, Math and Tutoring Center Support Fund Match

Thanks to Bob Lee, gifts to the SECS STEM Programs, Math and Tutoring Center Support Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Bob!

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Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Computer Science Fund Match

Thanks to Annette Gerus, gifts to the Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Computer Science Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Annette!

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OUCARES Fund Match

Thanks to Cathy Connors, gifts to the OUCARES Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Cathy!

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SHS-Healthology HELPS Fund Match

Thanks to Telva McGruder, gifts to the SHS-Healthology HELPS Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000! Thank you, Telva!

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Gallina-Martinuzzi Family Returning Student Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to an anonymous donor, gifts to the Gallina-Martinuzzi Family Returning Student Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000!

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Black Alumni Affiliate Gift Fund Match

Thanks to the Black Alumni Chapter, gifts to the Black Alumni Affiliate Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,485! Thank you, Black Alumni Chapter!

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OU GIFT Fund Match

Thanks to a generous gift from Jamie and Steve Sablotny, all gifts to the Greatest Impact for Tomorrow (GIFT) Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,200, doubling support for students where the need is greatest. Thank you, Jamie and Steve!

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Mark Murphy Endowed Scholarship Match

CHALLENGE ALERT: If 5 donors support the Mark Murphy Endowed Scholarship Fund today, it will unlock a generous $1,000 gift from Mark Murphy!

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Early Morning Social Media Stars

2 lucky individuals who make a gift and share #Give2OU on social media before 10:00 A.M. will earn an additional $500 in matching funds. Important: Posts must be made PUBLIC to be counted.

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Proud Parents Power Hour

Match parent gifts dollar-for-dollar, up to $100 per gift during 10am-12pm (up to $1000)

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A+ Ambassadors

Two OU Giving Day Ambassadors who make a gift by 2:00pm will earn an additional $500 in matching funds.

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Golden Hour Alumni

$500 to the program with the most alumni donors between 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

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Happy Hour Hustle: Round Two

The fund that receives the most gifts between 6-7pm will earn an additional $500 in matching funds. The fund that receives the second most gifts between 6-7pm will earn an additional $250 in matching funds.

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OUCU Deserves Credit Challenge

2 donors who thanked OUCU and posted it to social media with the hashtag #OUCUDeservesCredit before 10:00pm will earn an additional $1,000 in matching funds. Important: Posts must be made PUBLIC to be counted.

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Paws for a Cause Challenge

"We want to see your fur and non-fur babies! Post a photo of your pet showing off their Giving Day pride on Giving Day between 12:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. using #Give2OU and #ThisisOU. Important: Posts must be made PUBLIC to be counted. Four submissions will be randomly selected to earn $250 toward the OU fund of their choice—because Giving Day is better with pets."

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OU Students Glow For Gold!

$500 to the fund with the most student donors between 9:00 AM-10:00 PM.

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Climb Higher with OU

$2,000 is available from OUCU as a match for donors to the 2026 Class Gift Scholarship (Senior Class Gift Fund (30482) OR Graduate School Class Gift Fund (DGSCG-OU)). Graduating students who make a gift are invited to climb the Elliott Tower in April, but all donors are welcome.

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Baseball Gift Fund Match

Thanks to Tami Lux, gifts to the Baseball Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Tami!

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Women's Soccer Gift Match

Thanks to Rich Zvosec, gifts to the Women's Soccer Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Rich!

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Men's Basketball Gift Fund Match

Thanks to Lori Wingerter, gifts to the Men's Basketball Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Lori!

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Women's Softball Gift Fund Match

Thanks to Chris Stelma, gifts to the Women's Softball Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000! Thank you, Chris!

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Maxwell D. Schein Scholarship Endowment Match

Thanks to Lisa Schein, gifts to the Maxwell D. Schein Scholarship Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Lisa!

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Organic Farm Match

Thanks to an anonymous donor, gifts to the Organic Farm Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500!

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Elizabeth Smith & Susan Ritchey Library of Things Endowment Match

Thanks to Elizabeth Smith and Susan Ritchey, gifts to the Library of Things Endowment fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,313! Thank you, Elizabeth and Susan!

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Meadow Brook Hall Gifts and Donations Fund Match

Thanks to the Meadow Brook Hall Advisory Fund, gifts to the Meadow Brook Hall Gifts and Donations Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, MBH Advisory Board!

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Campus Recreation Gift Fund Match

Thanks to Fitness Things, gifts to the Campus Recreation Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Fitness Things!

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Golden Grizzly Spirit Award Fund Match

Thanks to Ryan Mostiller, gifts to the Golden Grizzly Spirit Award Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Ryan!

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Daryl Blackburn Leadership and Volunteer Fund Match

Thanks to Darnell Blackburn and Friends of Chesterfield Police, gifts to the Daryl Blackburn Leadership and Volunteer Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Darnell and Friends of Chesterfield Police!

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Student Emergency Fund Match

Thanks to the Oakland University Alumni Association Advisory Board, gifts to the Student Emergency Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,525! Thank you, OUAA!

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Mohinder Parkash Memorial Fund Match

Thanks to the SBA Advisory Board, gifts to the Mohinder Parkash Memorial Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, SBA Advisory Board!

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Professor Jae Kang Memorial Fund Match

Thanks to Ken Janke, gifts to the Professor Jae Kang Memorial Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Ken!

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SECS STEM Programs, Math and Tutoring Center Support Fund Match

Thanks to the School of Engineering and Computer Science Advisory Board, gifts to the SECS STEM Programs, Math and Tutoring Center Support Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, SECS Advisory Board!

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Tapestry Scholarship for Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Development Students

Thanks to Dr. David and Mrs. Ann Strubler, gifts to the Tapestry Scholarship for Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Development Students will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, David and Ann!

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Cayla Rose Carr Memorial Endowment Match

Thanks to Dr. David and Mrs. Lisa Carr, gifts to the Cayla Rose Carr Memorial Endowment will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Your support promotes literacy by providing quality children’s literature in the classroom. Thank you, David and Lisa!

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Dr. Judy Didion Grad Nursing Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to a generous donor, gifts to the Dr. Judy Didion Grad Nursing Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000!

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Greatest Impact for Tomorrow (GIFT) Fund Match

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Barry S. Winkler Scholarship for Dance Fund Match

Thanks to Barry Winkler, gifts to the Barry S. Winkler Scholarship for Dance Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Barry!

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Anna and Keith Tack Finish with Honor Endowed Fund Match

CHALLENGE ALERT: If 10 donors support the Anna and Keith Tack Finish with Honor Endowed Fund today, it will unlock a generous $5,000 gift from Anna and Keith Tack!

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Patrick Missodey Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment Match

CHALLENGE ALERT: If 10 donors support the Patrick Missodey Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment Fund today, it will unlock a generous $1,000 gift from Patrick Missodey!

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